A scarce set of Indian arrows contained within their original quiver. The arrows beautifully made, the shafts of cane and with painted lacquerwork to each end, the tips are of armour piercing 'bodkin' type with long four-sided points. Below the head on each arrow is inlaid three brass rings. The fletchings are missing. The quiver of soft hide retaining its straps and loops for hanging from a belt or saddle, two 'fleur-de-lys' decorative features with stitching in blue. Mughal North India/Lahore. 19th century or earlier. $sold
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